Christianity in Southeast Asia / / Robbie B. H. Goh.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Asian Studies Backlist (2000-2014) eBook Package
• VerfasserIn: Goh, Robbie B. H.,
• Place / Publishing House: Singapore : : ISEAS Publishing, , [2005]; ©2005
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (86 p.)

This book briefly recounts the history of the establishment and expansion of Christianity in Southeast Asia from the colonial times onwards. With the exception of the Philippines, Christianity has been a minor religion in much of Southeast Asia, albeit one whose followers have sometimes had a disproportionate impact on education and other sectors of society. The author focuses on the current expansion of aggressive evangelical Christian groups in particular, and their prospects for increasing their following in various countries in the region and what the possible implications could be.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1. Introduction: Missionary Movements and the Coming of Christianity to Southeast Asia -- 2. The Philippines -- 3. Singapore -- 4. Malaysia -- 5. Indonesia -- 6. Christianity in the Other Countries of Southeast Asia: Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam -- 7. Conclusion: Social, Political and Economic Considerations Concerning Christianity in Southeast Asia -- References